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Re: Hummingbird bill lengths



GINGER . . .

In response to an old posting of yours, I've caught two recent 
fledgling Ruby-throated Hummingbirds so far this year with short 
bills that measured about 13 mm. I've recaptured both--a male and a 
female--and their bills are now 15 and 17 mm, respectively.

This confirms your suspicion that at least some fledglings do have 
shorter bills.


Happy Hummingbird Watching,

BILL




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